Croagh Patrick Walking Tours is offering a two day walking event during the October Bank Holiday weekend that takes in Mweelrea on day one, followed by a second day of strenuous hill walking in this spectacular region.

A 19-year-old man who, while on his way to Westport to celebrate Reek Sunday drove in an “intentional reckless, dangerous manner”, was before Judge Aeneas McCarthy at Ballina District Court on Wednesday.

The harsh reality of life for more than 300 asylum seekers and refugees who live in direct provision accommodation in Mayo was laid bare this week. GMIT Castlebar hosted a launch for the “One size doesn’t fit all” report published by the Free Legal Advice Centre (FLAC) , in association with Mayo Intercultural Association. The report marks the 10th anniversary of direct provision accommodation in Ireland. Currently there are 315 people living in Ballyhaunis in direct provision accommodation, there were centres in both Kiltimagh and Cong previously providing accommodation but have since been closed.

Single cruises are an ideal way to meet other single people who are shopping for a significant other or just a great time. It is not easy meeting other single people, which is why taking advantage of these opportunities might be your best way to meet new people. You know that the people aboard are out for the same reason that you are.

Pedestrian areas of Galway city could be increased by 7,500sq metres in the city centre, while speed limits could be reduced to 30kph as part of ambitious new proposals which seek to reduce car use by 15 per cent by 2014.